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KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

Prairie Land REALTORS Office Grand Opening

Tuesday, April 2

By Prairie Land REALTORS® HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prairie Land REALTORS® will host a Welcome Home Grand Opening event on April 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 524 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Prairie Land REALTORS® will kick off the event with a Chamber Ribbon... Read More.

Celebrating Noffy’s New Location on North Main

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON , Kan. — It was a packed house at the Noffy’s Sandwich Shop & Pub Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 28 as community members, family and friends celebrated the new location at 122 N. Main.Chad Hitt, McPherson Chamber of Commerce President and McPherson... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Home in Partridge

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd PARTRIDGE, Kan. — Careless smoking is being blamed for an early morning fire today that destroyed a home in Partridge.Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said units from Fire Districts 3, 4 and 8 were dispatched just after 4 AM to 3... Read More.

“Road Diet” Proposal for 30th Presented to Hutchinson City Council

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The city of Hutchinson's engineering consultant has proposed a “road diet” shrinking 30th Avenue from just east of Waldron to K-61 from four to three lanes.Brad Shores from JEO Consulting Group gave a presentation to the Hutchinson City council... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Award Vogts-Parga Construction Nearly $1.8M Bid for Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, April 2

April 2 McPherson City Commission Report By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday awarded Vogts-Parga Construction of Newton a nearly $1.8 million bid for the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage Project. Vogts-Parga has the lower of two bids received on the... Read More.

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the First Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Tuesday, April 2

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event at Bright Beginnings by ABCC (Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.), the new childcare center located at 4507 Farmers Plaza, Great... Read More.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State 105 is partnering with StartUp Hutch to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster additional economic growth in Hutchinson and the Reno County region.The K-State 105 partnership will help expand... Read More.

Lyons City Council Proceeds with Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement, Declines Changing City Codes to Allow Chickens in City Limits

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday night agreed to proceed with a Fleet Management Services Agreement with Enterprise, which initially will be utilized to replace the city's aging police fleet, with decisions other vehicles to be replaced in the first... Read More.

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the... Read More.

Great Bend Alive Kicks off Fridays on Forest Season Four on April 26th

Monday, April 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the upcoming Fridays on Forest Kick-Off on April 26, 2024. The event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams... Read More.